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Stories on the unbalanced burdens of the climate emergency, Prism’s reporting centers the communities and leaders organizing toward a just transition and away from toxic, climate-disrupting industries and ways of life.

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Advocates increasingly rely on the courts to effect climate change. Is it the right approach?

by Ray Levy Uyeda September 26th, 2023September 27th, 2023

When fighting Big Oil, whether the U.S. judicial system is fit to handle the intricacies of climate science and complexities of climate organizing remains to be seen

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Lahaina parents and teachers voice concerns about transparency in the wake of deadly wildfires

by George Furukawa September 26th, 2023September 26th, 2023
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Miami-Dade nears final approval for nation’s first county-wide heat standard for outdoor workers

by Alexandra Martinez September 20th, 2023September 21st, 2023
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The anti-Indigenous use of commercial tobacco harms the planet and its people

by Ray Levy Uyeda September 7th, 2023September 7th, 2023
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LA emergency storm response system doesn’t do enough to consider unhoused residents

Lisa Kwon by Lisa Kwon September 6th, 2023September 6th, 2023
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Disaster relief often leaves disabled people behind. Disabled first responders are trying to change that

by Bianca Gonzalez August 31st, 2023September 5th, 2023
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Loosening wetland protections threatens ecosystems and worsens climate damage

by Ray Levy Uyeda August 30th, 2023August 30th, 2023
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‘Chími Nu’am’ celebrates and educates about Indigenous food culture

by Ray Levy Uyeda August 17th, 2023August 17th, 2023
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Montana youth win historic climate lawsuit

by Ray Levy Uyeda August 15th, 2023August 15th, 2023
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Miami workers fight for better labor conditions in the heat

by Kat Grimmett August 1st, 2023August 8th, 2023

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